We’re prepared to change the law to reform water industry, says Angela Eagle

Exclusive: New environment secretary insists ‘nothing is off the table’ in dealing with ailing Thames Water Britain’s insolvency laws cannot deal with the aggressive behaviour shown by the companies that control Thames Water, the environment secretary has said, as she confirmed ministers were prepared to take it into public ownership. Angela Eagle told the Guardian she was determined to reform the water industry after being told by Andy Burnham to make it her top priority. Continue reading...